burgoo
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Noun — A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.
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Etymology
Of unclear origin. Apparently from the dialectal term burgood (“yeast”). * Perhaps ultimately from Welsh burym (“yeast”) + cawl (“cabbage, gruel”), * Or perhaps from Arabic بُرْغُل (burḡul). * Or, from an alteration of ragout.
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